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1 Dollar / Piastre
| Issuer | Bank of Lower Canada |
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| Year | 1839-1851 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar / Piastre |
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| Obverse description | The centre of the note is dominated by an intaglio vignette of the British Royal Arms supported by a lion and a unicorn, surmounted by a crown, with the numeral "1" appearing on either side. At upper left and lower centre are small allegorical vignettes, while at the right a standing female figure in classical dress holds a staff. The issuer's name "Bank of Lower Canada" appears in large letterpress across the centre, with bilingual text reading "A demande Payez / UNE Piastre à l'ordre" below, and the place of issue "Quebec" also inscribed. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is a mirror impression of the obverse, printed in a pale intaglio underprint as a security measure, showing the Royal Arms vignette at centre flanked by the numeral "1", the standing classical female figure at left, and corner counters reading "ONE". The overall layout replicates the obverse design in reverse orientation, consistent with the back-printing security practice of the period. |
| Reverse lettering | LOWER CANADA Bank of Lower Canada ONE UNE |
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